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Posted by truecapMostly negative.
What are your experiences in bringing up astrology in public? I'm curious if it's negative or positive.



Posted by geegeeMay I ask why you think it's embarrassing?
I don't talk about it in public. I used to but then I realized I was losing points. It's actually embarrassing to talk about in public.

Posted by ElleDuMondeExactly!!! That's what I thought, too.
she could have at least humoured you...you are the customer.

Posted by MontgomeryYep. It came across as very condescending. I don't care what she says to me, but don't treat my 72 year old mom that way.
'She wouldn't tell her. but the stylist said "I don't believe in looking at the stars for guidance, I believe in looking to the man who made them for guidance". It was said, very dryly and almost insultingly.'
Condescending. ๐
Way to spread the good news.



Posted by SkyeSturdy body - wide hips.Posted by truecapSo let's guess her sign! ๐
So, my mom and I were shopping for wedding dresses this weekend. I had a stylist who was helping out and my mom (Sag) was teasing that things she liked I didn't, and things I liked she didn't. Mentioned to the stylist that was because she was a Sag and I was a Capricorn and that explains it all. Said it in a joking manner. Then, she asks the stylist when her birthday was. Stylist said, very dry like, I don't believe in that. My mom said, she didn't believe in horoscopes but thinks the personality traits are fairly accurate in most cases and asked the stylist what sign she was. She wouldn't tell her. but the stylist said "I don't believe in looking at the stars for guidance, I believe in looking to the man who made them for guidance". It was said, very dryly and almost insultingly.
I looked the stylist in the eye and said "It's not devil worship or anti-Christ. You're thinking of only one aspect of astrology. My mom isn't talking about predicting the future, she's talking about the personality traits of the sun signs". She didn't say a word. She had no humor, no personality, just did her job.
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Posted by geegeeThat is true...
Truecap is from the south. There's a lot of "god fearing" Christians there.


Posted by truecapI've had many instances of the same type of experience. I just said "oh ok" and then didn't give any more thought to it - each to their own - and you will find just as many who will want to talk about it and not be so close-minded about so many things ...
So, my mom and I were shopping for wedding dresses this weekend. I had a stylist who was helping out and my mom (Sag) was teasing that things she liked I didn't, and things I liked she didn't. Mentioned to the stylist that was because she was a Sag and I was a Capricorn and that explains it all. Said it in a joking manner. Then, she asks the stylist when her birthday was. Stylist said, very dry like, I don't believe in that. My mom said, she didn't believe in horoscopes but thinks the personality traits are fairly accurate in most cases and asked the stylist what sign she was. She wouldn't tell her. but the stylist said "I don't believe in looking at the stars for guidance, I believe in looking to the man who made them for guidance". It was said, very dryly and almost insultingly.
I looked the stylist in the eye and said "It's not devil worship or anti-Christ. You're thinking of only one aspect of astrology. My mom isn't talking about predicting the future, she's talking about the personality traits of the sun signs". She didn't say a word. She had no humor, no personality, just did her job.
Anyways, we all let it go. it was really no big deal.
I know not everyone understands astrology, and I understand not everyone believes. Most people think it's a crock. I get that. I just wish that girl wasn't so rude about it.
What are your experiences in bringing up astrology in public? I'm curious if it's negative or positive.

Posted by enfant_terribleSome of them read one verse in the Bible and take it over zealously. They don't bother to see the big picture or what else is written about it.
Yeah I get similar reactions too when I accidentally slip. Supposedly they don't believe in astrology, but then why so uncomfortable when it comes up in conversation? Some non-believers won't even tell you their sign !

Posted by tctaIt didn't really bother me that much, but my mom felt insulted.Posted by truecapI've had many instances of the same type of experience. I just said "oh ok" and then didn't give any more thought to it - each to their own - and you will find just as many who will want to talk about it and not be so close-minded about so many things ...
So, my mom and I were shopping for wedding dresses this weekend. I had a stylist who was helping out and my mom (Sag) was teasing that things she liked I didn't, and things I liked she didn't. Mentioned to the stylist that was because she was a Sag and I was a Capricorn and that explains it all. Said it in a joking manner. Then, she asks the stylist when her birthday was. Stylist said, very dry like, I don't believe in that. My mom said, she didn't believe in horoscopes but thinks the personality traits are fairly accurate in most cases and asked the stylist what sign she was. She wouldn't tell her. but the stylist said "I don't believe in looking at the stars for guidance, I believe in looking to the man who made them for guidance". It was said, very dryly and almost insultingly.
I looked the stylist in the eye and said "It's not devil worship or anti-Christ. You're thinking of only one aspect of astrology. My mom isn't talking about predicting the future, she's talking about the personality traits of the sun signs". She didn't say a word. She had no humor, no personality, just did her job.
Anyways, we all let it go. it was really no big deal.
I know not everyone understands astrology, and I understand not everyone believes. Most people think it's a crock. I get that. I just wish that girl wasn't so rude about it.
What are your experiences in bringing up astrology in public? I'm curious if it's negative or positive.
I think the Great Spirit wants us to explore and be open so that we can be solid in our foundations of who we are no matter what ...click to expand



Posted by truecapgross - not to mention the stick up her assPosted by SkyeSturdy body - wide hips.Posted by truecapSo let's guess her sign! ๐
So, my mom and I were shopping for wedding dresses this weekend. I had a stylist who was helping out and my mom (Sag) was teasing that things she liked I didn't, and things I liked she didn't. Mentioned to the stylist that was because she was a Sag and I was a Capricorn and that explains it all. Said it in a joking manner. Then, she asks the stylist when her birthday was. Stylist said, very dry like, I don't believe in that. My mom said, she didn't believe in horoscopes but thinks the personality traits are fairly accurate in most cases and asked the stylist what sign she was. She wouldn't tell her. but the stylist said "I don't believe in looking at the stars for guidance, I believe in looking to the man who made them for guidance". It was said, very dryly and almost insultingly.
I looked the stylist in the eye and said "It's not devil worship or anti-Christ. You're thinking of only one aspect of astrology. My mom isn't talking about predicting the future, she's talking about the personality traits of the sun signs". She didn't say a word. She had no humor, no personality, just did her job.
No humor.
Just there to do her job, not very engaging.
Not a very outgoing personality. Not unfriendly, but not friendly either.
Had a hickey on her neck - no effort to cover it up.
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Posted by truecapbible thumpers - very sad people because they will never grow spiritually into anything ...Posted by enfant_terribleSome of them read one verse in the Bible and take it over zealously. They don't bother to see the big picture or what else is written about it.
Yeah I get similar reactions too when I accidentally slip. Supposedly they don't believe in astrology, but then why so uncomfortable when it comes up in conversation? Some non-believers won't even tell you their sign !
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Posted by HappyCapperI agree that was very unprofessional even if she doesn't agree she could have humored you a bit and enjoyed the conversation rather than thumbing her nose ... tell yer Mom we love her !
I live in a country where astrology is very much frowned upon, and not because of any religious reasons - just because they believe it's BS, so I nevvver bring it up first unless I know the person, and hardly even then.
Now, you are her customer and I think her behaviour was really bad. She doesn't have to like it or even comment on it, but the rudeness is unacceptable, imo. get another stylist, is what I would have done - this chick isn't professional.
Again, congrats!๐

Posted by tctaThe sad thing is the Church teaches love and acceptance....that judgment is up to God, not the Christian. Sure, there are dos and don'ts but, we're not supposed to look down on others sins because we have our own. I guess it's just human naturePosted by truecapbible thumpers - very sad people because they will never grow spiritually into anything ...Posted by enfant_terribleSome of them read one verse in the Bible and take it over zealously. They don't bother to see the big picture or what else is written about it.
Yeah I get similar reactions too when I accidentally slip. Supposedly they don't believe in astrology, but then why so uncomfortable when it comes up in conversation? Some non-believers won't even tell you their sign !
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Posted by ElleDuMondeAs long as you didn't sign that lease during a mercury retrograde!!! lol!
I talk about it in public any opportunity I can get.
I've not been ridiculed (in my face) yet. I don't care what they say once I leave either. *shrugs*
Last year when I went apartment hunting.....I ended up giving the leasing agent and two maintenance men a flash reading.....lol.

Posted by littlegigabyteI just can't buy the religious aspect because of the exposed hickey. She was married, but still, I don't think someone super religious would be advertising evidence of sex.
Agree, the stylist shouldn't have acted like that. I'm assuming you were paying her or she was just working in the dress shop. So you are the customer. It's not difficult to say, "oh I don't believe in astrology, so I'm not sure what my sign is" or whatever. She was probably really religious in a traditional sense and sometimes astrology could be viewed as a religion by some, so she took great offense.
I would never bring up astrology in public, because I too, find it embarrassing. I try not to even post about it on my Facebook page. I would only do so if I knew the person well or if that person was receptive to talking about it. This is a small hobby, a guilty pleasure of mine, nothing more.


Posted by truecaphumans can naturally be assholes - and I believe that it depends on the Church - a lot of them teach judgment - even though it is up to God - I know a lot of so called Christians that believe that their way is the right way - the only way and that they need to set themselves apart and higher than others - like sinners ... so if they don't get that from their church then where are they getting that .......... who said recently religion is terrorism in a nutshell - if you don't believe the way I do, then you are wrong - because what I believe is the only right way ...Posted by tctaThe sad thing is the Church teaches love and acceptance....that judgment is up to God, not the Christian. Sure, there are dos and don'ts but, we're not supposed to look down on others sins because we have our own. I guess it's just human naturePosted by truecapbible thumpers - very sad people because they will never grow spiritually into anything ...Posted by enfant_terribleSome of them read one verse in the Bible and take it over zealously. They don't bother to see the big picture or what else is written about it.
Yeah I get similar reactions too when I accidentally slip. Supposedly they don't believe in astrology, but then why so uncomfortable when it comes up in conversation? Some non-believers won't even tell you their sign !
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Posted by LeeaniheePut this on the scorpio board.
I need advice guys pleasee
There's a guy i really like and he's a scorpio. i wanted him to notice me so i added him on instagram and on facebook. And when we see eachother on college he looks at me and i feel like hes just observing my behaviour.. Anything that i do he notices example if i change place that i was staying he will immediately start turning around to see where am i.. And today he laughed out loud with his friends and then turned right away to see if i noticed it... So please any advice what can i do about it or to explain to me what is on his mind right now โโ
Please dont tell me i should say hi to him cause i already feel like i ve done enough to get his attention


Posted by truecaplol on a more basic level, I can tell when it's a full moon - my son asked me all about that when he was younger and then later in his teens he admitted that he had been observing over the years and that he was noticing the very same things that lead him then to look to see if it truly was a full moon - he got it - so proud !
I have all my co workers believing in mercury retrograde. Every time the computer crashes, I look it up and yep, it's mercury retrograde. lol!
It got to where they would ask me to look it up.
Posted by ElleDuMondeI feel guilty being into astrology. I don't necessarily consider it a good thing to follow so I don't want to potentially go back and forth with people who feel the same way I do underneath, and I surely don't want my mom to go back and forth because I don't like I introduced her to it.
I'm fascinated by others not wanting to be judged by strangers.
Not trying to be rude....I just really am.



Posted by truecapPosted by MontgomeryYep. It came across as very condescending. I don't care what she says to me, but don't treat my 72 year old mom that way.
'She wouldn't tell her. but the stylist said "I don't believe in looking at the stars for guidance, I believe in looking to the man who made them for guidance". It was said, very dryly and almost insultingly.'
Condescending. ๐
Way to spread the good news.
Mom kept calling her sour pus after that (not to her face, though). lol!click to expand

Posted by MontgomeryMy mom and I have been laughing about it ever since. It's a funny memory for us. ๐Posted by truecapPosted by MontgomeryYep. It came across as very condescending. I don't care what she says to me, but don't treat my 72 year old mom that way.
'She wouldn't tell her. but the stylist said "I don't believe in looking at the stars for guidance, I believe in looking to the man who made them for guidance". It was said, very dryly and almost insultingly.'
Condescending. ๐
Way to spread the good news.
Mom kept calling her sour pus after that (not to her face, though). lol!
Are you implying that my mother is a Heathen... ?
If she sounded the way I *think* she sounded,
I would've gone there.
Idk which would embarrass my mom more though--
that woman's comment or mine. ๐
Either way, she probably would have lost my business.
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Posted by truecapIf she knew about astrology she wouldnt reply that manner, because you being a capricorn wont be shut in situations like that, you take your pistol and boom ๐ She has no more words for that.
So, my mom and I were shopping for wedding dresses this weekend. I had a stylist who was helping out and my mom (Sag) was teasing that things she liked I didn't, and things I liked she didn't. Mentioned to the stylist that was because she was a Sag and I was a Capricorn and that explains it all. Said it in a joking manner. Then, she asks the stylist when her birthday was. Stylist said, very dry like, I don't believe in that. My mom said, she didn't believe in horoscopes but thinks the personality traits are fairly accurate in most cases and asked the stylist what sign she was. She wouldn't tell her. but the stylist said "I don't believe in looking at the stars for guidance, I believe in looking to the man who made them for guidance". It was said, very dryly and almost insultingly.
I looked the stylist in the eye and said "It's not devil worship or anti-Christ. You're thinking of only one aspect of astrology. My mom isn't talking about predicting the future, she's talking about the personality traits of the sun signs". She didn't say a word. She had no humor, no personality, just did her job.
Anyways, we all let it go. it was really no big deal.
I know not everyone understands astrology, and I understand not everyone believes. Most people think it's a crock. I get that. I just wish that girl wasn't so rude about it.
What are your experiences in bringing up astrology in public? I'm curious if it's negative or positive.


Posted by truecap
My mom and I have been laughing about it ever since.

Posted by P-AngelI don't disagree with that.
It was obvious from the very beginning that the lady wasn't interested in hearing it ... you and your mother should have respected that, and stopped trying to force her into talking about it, or just hearing about it.
Just like .... if you didn't want a religious person talking to about god, and they continued to try and make you listen .. makes YOU the rude person.
She didn't want to hear it, but, you wouldn't allow her that curtesy .. and then you and your mother call her names because she made a decision not to engage.
that was wrong of you .... you were the person in the wrong
As far as public astrology .... I'm obviously way more perceptive than you, I would have picked up on the clue that this line of conservation was offensive to her, and I would have stopped immediately.
I know the people I am around, and know beforehand whether or not it would offend them. Or, if I didn't know ahead of time, I would be able to gauge how they would feel about it at the very beginning .... if they were interested then I would keep talking about it, if they are not, then I'd stfu
Posted by truecaplol I don't either.Posted by P-AngelI don't disagree with that.
It was obvious from the very beginning that the lady wasn't interested in hearing it ... you and your mother should have respected that, and stopped trying to force her into talking about it, or just hearing about it.
Just like .... if you didn't want a religious person talking to about god, and they continued to try and make you listen .. makes YOU the rude person.
She didn't want to hear it, but, you wouldn't allow her that curtesy .. and then you and your mother call her names because she made a decision not to engage.
that was wrong of you .... you were the person in the wrong
As far as public astrology .... I'm obviously way more perceptive than you, I would have picked up on the clue that this line of conservation was offensive to her, and I would have stopped immediately.
I know the people I am around, and know beforehand whether or not it would offend them. Or, if I didn't know ahead of time, I would be able to gauge how they would feel about it at the very beginning .... if they were interested then I would keep talking about it, if they are not, then I'd stfu
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I looked the stylist in the eye and said "It's not devil worship or anti-Christ. You're thinking of only one aspect of astrology. My mom isn't talking about predicting the future, she's talking about the personality traits of the sun signs". She didn't say a word. She had no humor, no personality, just did her job.
Anyways, we all let it go. it was really no big deal.
I know not everyone understands astrology, and I understand not everyone believes. Most people think it's a crock. I get that. I just wish that girl wasn't so rude about it.
What are your experiences in bringing up astrology in public? I'm curious if it's negative or positive.